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Castle mound at Fitzharris is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Berkshire. The monument consists of a substantial mound typical of Norman fortifications constructed in the post-Conquest period, likely dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. The site represents an example of early medieval military architecture, though detailed historical records concerning its specific foundation, occupants, and period of use remain limited. Such mounds served as the defensive cores of early Norman castles before stone fortifications became widespread.
Castle mound at Fitzharris is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006311. View the official record →
Castle mound at Fitzharris is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006311.
Castle mound at Fitzharris is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006311.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote at Culham Manor, 110m south west of St Paul's Church (2.7 km), Settlement site N of Thames (4.1 km), Settlement site (4.2 km).
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